One point of clarification. None of the gerbils in my breeding line carry
the Spotting gene. I have pedigree information from grandparents to great
grandchildren, and there isn't a spot in the bunch! I do, however, find
that it is the males whose color develops later than females in a LCP
gerbil. This is consistant throughout all my litters and with the range of
LCP colors from Agouti to Nutmeg to Dark Eyed Honey.
Pamela
>From: Amy Hicks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: Amy Hicks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: modifying genes-CP/LCP ee
>Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 11:17:51 MST
>
>It has been discussed at length that modifying genes are likely responsible
>for the variation of the markings in gerbils who are Sp+.
>
>I am curious to know if there are any theories as to the possible role of
>such modifying genes in the rates of development of coloration of the
>colorpoint/light colorpoint ee gerbil. There are sometimes dramatic
>differences between littermates who most likely carry the same known
>genotypes. Pamela mentioned that she has had a couple of "late bloomers,"
>that is, CPN's and one CP/LCP DEH that did not show their full pattern
>until
>5-6 months of age. I have also seen some LCPN's that are "early bloomers."
>An example would be my LCPN female who began to show points and ticking at
>7-8 weeks.
>
>Amy H. aka MScottMGP
>
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